Ed Koch Endorses Addabbo

Edward Koch

"He Deserves to Get Re-Elected"

Queens, NY -- Former New York City Mayor Edward Koch has endorsed Senator Joe Addabbo for his third term representing New York Senate’s 15th district.

Koch highlighted Senator Addabbo’s ability to effectively and successfully advocate on behalf of his constituents, and his incredible dedication.

“I served with Joe’s father, Joe Addabbo Sr., in Congress. He was not only a good friend, but a great Congressman, “said Koch.

“His son, Joe Jr., is like his father and has served well the people of New York in the Albany Senate. He deserves to get re-elected.”

“Few people are as recognized and identified with credible public service as Mayor Koch,” stated Addabbo.

“I am proud to have his endorsement.”

Both Koch and Addabbo have worked towards ethics reform in Albany, to make New York government more transparent, fair, and effective.

“Mayor Koch has been a true advocate for improving the way Albany does business and I’m proud to partner with him in that fight, “added Addabbo.

“I stand with Mayor Koch as we continue to fight to reform Albany and once for all provide New Yorkers with a government they can trust.”

In four years in which Senator Addabbo has served in the Senate, he has taken key steps forward in the fight to clean up Albany. He has sponsored measures to reform the election law, co-sponsored legislation to create an independent non-partisan redistricting commission, and strongly advocated for bills to simplify the voter registration process and require full disclosure of campaign contributions.

Former Mayor Koch has served both as a Democratic U.S. Representative from New York from 1969-1977, and as Mayor of New York City for three terms from 1978-1989.

He has remained politically involved, frequently appearing on the lecture circuit, writing political op-eds, and making key endorsements in many high-profile races.

Like Senator Addabbo, he has called for an independent non-partisan redistricting commission to eliminate bias in the redistricting process.

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